The Sound from Japan Festival 2005 in Aizu The Sound from Japan Festival aims to put the spotlight on Japanese sound artists・activities catching them before they disappear. An important event for the life of contemporary music in creating new crystallizations of expression that recall the human mind, this new music continues to invigorate us with youthful spirit. A corner to actually play a Gagaku instrument, and a choir concert with sake brewers from the Nanbu domain will feature as part of the program. • Time: 10th September [Sat] 10:00-20:40 / 11th [Sun] 10:00-18:00 • Venue: Aizu-wakamatsu City, Fukushima, Tsurugajo castle, and other performances around Aizu-wakamatsu City. • Booking: +81-3-3423-6235 or tpam@tpam.or.jp (TPAM Office) The Sound from Japan Festival Bus Tour The tour to the “Sound from Japan Festival” is scheduled from 10th to 11th September. For more information about the tour, please download the Application Form. Third Asia-Europe Dance Forum - pointe to point Sponsored by the Asia-Europe Foundation, 'Dance Forum' participants from several countries will conduct a workshop for producing work based on the theme of 'Dramaturge in Dance and Media - The Director's Role'. Media art, digital sound, installation, and dance workshops will be combined to create a total experience. Workshop Leaders: Anna, RE[ ]/ Responsive Environment, Ruthe ZUNTZ, Michael REITZ Sound: MATSUMOTO Mitsuaki, KATSUMURA Iwao Performers: 23 Young dancers and choreographers from Asia-Europe. • Time: 13th September [Tues.] 20:00 • Venue: Japan Foundation Forum • Entry: Free • Booking: +81-3-3423-6235 or tpam@tpam.or.jp (TPAM Office) Director: IINA Naoto The Dance and Media Japan Coordinating Director since Dance and Media Japan was established in 2001, aiming at the circulation of performing arts and media content, he has been involved in introducing overseas media artists, and managing media performance groups like 'post-theatre', 'Et in terra pax', 'Grinder-Man' and 'nest'.